Associate in Arts Transfer Degree in Kinesiology

Colleges of Contra Costa

Kinesiology is an academic area of study concerned with the art and science of human movement. The study of Kinesiology also involves an investigation of the historical, cultural, philosophical, psychological, and social factors which result from and influence play, games and sports. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to prepare a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or similar major at a California State University (CSU). With the completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that comprise the core content of the first two years of many baccalaureate programs in Kinesiology. Upon successful completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology, students are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. The AA-T may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. The associate degree for transfer AA-T requires completion and certification of the CalGETC GE requirements as well as the specific AA-T major degree requirements. Students should work with a counselor to identify major coursework that can be used to fulfill the CalGETC requirements and for more information on college-specific transfer program requirements. Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746, a student must complete the following requirements in order to earn an AA-T in Kinesiology: • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU), including the following: • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis • Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0. • Minimum grade of ''C'' (or ''P'') for each course in the major, and • Completion of the CalGETC GE requirements.